26 Injured As Fire Breaks Out At Noida Factory, Hundreds Of Workers Rescued !
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At least 26 workers were injured after a fire broke out at Capital Power System Limited factory in Noida’s Sector 4. Nearly 240 workers were trapped before being rescued by emergency teams.
Noida:
At least 26 workers were injured after a fire broke out at an electric meter manufacturing facility in Noida on Thursday morning, triggering a major rescue operation involving multiple fire engines and emergency teams.
The incident occurred at the premises of Capital Power System Limited, located in Sector 4 under the jurisdiction of the Phase 1 police station area. According to officials, nearly 240 workers were inside the factory when the fire erupted, prompting immediate evacuation efforts by police, firefighters and rescue personnel.
Authorities said the blaze led to panic inside the industrial unit as thick smoke quickly spread through parts of the building, leaving many workers stranded before rescue teams managed to evacuate them safely.
Emergency teams rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the incident and began efforts to bring the situation under control.
Large-Scale Rescue Operation Launched
Officials said the fire started during the morning shift when hundreds of workers were present inside the facility. As flames spread through sections of the factory, many employees became trapped inside the premises.
Rescue teams were forced to break several windows of the building to safely evacuate workers who were unable to exit through the main passage due to smoke and fire.
According to police officials:
- Around 240 workers were present inside the factory at the time of the incident.
- Emergency responders helped evacuate workers through windows and alternative exits.
- Several employees sustained injuries during the evacuation process.
Police said the situation could have been far more serious if the evacuation had been delayed.
26 Workers Injured, Hospitalised
Authorities confirmed that 26 workers were injured in the incident and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Manisha Singh said the injured workers were admitted to the district hospital and are currently receiving medical care.
“Twenty-six people have been injured in the fire incident and admitted to the district hospital. Some of the injured are undergoing treatment in the ICU, while a few have suffered fractures,” Singh said while speaking to reporters.
She added that all injured individuals are currently in stable condition.
Medical staff at the hospital said the injuries were primarily caused by smoke inhalation, panic-related incidents during evacuation, and minor falls while attempting to escape the building.
Firefighters Battle Blaze With Multiple Fire Engines
Fire officials deployed a large number of fire tenders to the factory site to contain the blaze.
According to authorities:
- Nearly 20 fire engines were dispatched to the location.
- Firefighters worked for several hours to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby industrial units.
- Cooling operations were initiated after the blaze was brought under partial control.
The factory is located in a dense industrial cluster where several manufacturing units operate in close proximity, raising concerns that the fire could spread rapidly if not controlled quickly.
Firefighters focused on isolating the affected sections of the building while ensuring that all workers were safely evacuated.
Cause Of Fire Yet To Be Determined
Officials said the exact cause of the fire remains unknown and will be determined after a detailed investigation.
Preliminary assessments suggest that the blaze may have started in a section of the factory involved in electrical equipment manufacturing, but authorities have not confirmed any specific reason yet.
Investigators are expected to examine several possible causes, including:
- Electrical short circuits
- Equipment malfunction
- Storage of flammable materials
- Industrial safety lapses
Officials said a technical team will inspect the site once the fire is fully extinguished.
Industrial Safety Concerns Raised
The incident has once again highlighted concerns about fire safety standards in industrial units operating in densely populated manufacturing zones such as Noida.
Sector 4, where the factory is located, houses multiple small and medium-scale industrial facilities, many of which employ hundreds of workers across shifts.
Experts say factories dealing with electrical components often contain combustible materials such as wiring insulation, plastics and chemical compounds, which can accelerate fires if safety protocols are not strictly followed.
Industrial safety experts have repeatedly stressed the importance of:
- Regular fire safety inspections
- Functional emergency exits
- Proper storage of electrical equipment
- Installation of automatic fire suppression systems
Authorities are expected to review safety compliance at the facility following the incident.
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Emergency Response Prevented Major Casualties
Officials acknowledged that the swift response by firefighters and police teams helped prevent the situation from turning into a larger disaster.
Breaking windows to evacuate trapped workers proved to be a crucial step during the rescue operation, allowing emergency teams to remove people quickly from smoke-filled sections of the building.
Eyewitnesses said many workers rushed toward windows and balconies as smoke filled parts of the factory before rescue teams helped them escape.
Local authorities said emergency response teams remain stationed at the site to ensure that the fire is completely extinguished and that no workers remain trapped inside the premises.
Investigation Underway
Police have launched an inquiry into the incident to determine whether the factory complied with fire safety regulations.
Officials said statements from workers, management and emergency responders will be recorded as part of the investigation.
Authorities will also examine whether the factory had:
- Valid fire safety clearance
- Functional fire alarms and extinguishers
- Adequate emergency exits for workers
If any violations are found, legal action could be taken against the factory management.
Situation Under Control
As of now, authorities say the situation is under control and no fatalities have been reported. Rescue teams have completed evacuation operations and continue to monitor the site.
Officials said the priority remains ensuring the safety of all workers and providing proper medical care to those injured.
Further updates are expected once fire officials complete their inspection and investigators determine the exact cause of the blaze.
Prime Vista News will continue to follow the story and provide updates as more details emerge.
